A Childhood in Darkness
I grew up in Cuba, but my childhood wasn't filled with love and laughter. My parents introduced me to Santeria—a dark witchcraft religion—and frequently involved me in rituals. The exposure caused me to experience fear and darkness from my earliest memories.
After my parents divorced, my mother took me and my younger sister to America with my stepfather. I thought life would be different. I was wrong.
Abuse and Addiction
My stepfather introduced me to pornography when I was six years old. He also began molesting me. From that point on, my life took a turbulent turn.
The addiction to pornography that started at six lasted 16 years. Sixteen years of bondage. Sixteen years of shame. Combined with the trauma of sexual abuse, I spiraled into depression, drugs, and low self-esteem.
I eventually told my mother about the abuse. But the damage was done. I was broken.
Crying Out to Jesus
I was suffering from depression and severe anxiety. It came to a point where I didn't know what to do. I had learned about Jesus in a youth group before, but I didn't believe in Him.
But this time, I was desperate.
One night, shaking and crying, I called out the name of Jesus. I believe that was the moment I invited Him into my life.
The Altar Call
When I went to church and the worship leader called for an altar call, I stood up. I found myself shaking—but this time it was different. I felt the presence of God.
I surrendered my life to Christ and joined a Bible study. But even though I was serving in church, I was still struggling to break free from porn addiction. The bondage was real.
Finally Free
I cried out to God to break me free. And He did.
God set me free from the occult. He broke the cycle of witchcraft, addiction, and abuse that had plagued my family. I am the first generation in my family to walk in freedom.
Now I'm a Christian social media influencer helping others overcome porn addiction and fall in love with Jesus. My story has been featured on The 700 Club. I share my testimony to offer hope to anyone who is stuck and needs freedom.
If God can deliver me from 16 years of addiction and a childhood of darkness, He can deliver you too.
